glacial
英['gleɪsɪəl;-ʃ(ə)l]
美['ɡleʃl]
- adj. 冰的；冰冷的；冰河时代的
英英释意
- 1. relating to or derived from a glacier;
- "glacial deposit"
- 2. devoid of warmth and cordiality; expressive of unfriendliness or disdain;
- "a frigid greeting"
- "got a frosty reception"
- "a frozen look on their faces"
- "a glacial handshake"
- "icy stare"
- "wintry smile"
- 3. extremely cold;
- "an arctic climate"
- "a frigid day"
- "gelid waters of the North Atlantic"
- "glacial winds"
- "icy hands"
- "polar weather"